Even as Liverpool are in a slump of staggering proportions, Arne Slot has one fewer critic. In his own family, anyway. In March, as Liverpool cruised towards the Premier League title, the Dutchman revealed his father had found fault with their performances. In tougher times, however, Arend Slot has become more sympathetic. A former coach of VV Bergentheim, an amateur team in the Netherlands, he has some insight into the job and its demands. Now, however, parental duties have taken over.
“I don’t think he likes it more,” said his son. “As a dad, when things go well, you can criticise more. As a dad, he knows how difficult it is for me. To give me another hit is not the best thing you can do as a dad. He is a bit more supportive now than when we are winning.”
